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AKX 970E

1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,473 mi
Last recorded44,473 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan87,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 970E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 44,473 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front opening windscreen, wipers and washers not tested

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 44,473 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front opening windscreen, wipers and washers not tested

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 41,547 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 41,547 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,259 miles

Front opening windscreens, wipers/washers not tested

Nearside Rear handbrake effort

Pass 8 Feb 2020 38,710 miles

Front opening windows fitted, washers and wipers not tested

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 36,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear indicators showing red

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,169 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

fuel pipe insecure at rear

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight judder on nearside rear brake

slight oil leak from offside rear hub area

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,197 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror loose

offside rear brake back plate damp

slight play in steering idler

Fail 10 Sep 2011 32,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror loose

offside rear brake back plate damp

slight play in steering idler

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,093 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 31,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake pedal soft

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,632 miles

oil leaks from underside

Fail 15 Apr 2009 28,632 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

oil leaks from underside

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,510 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 26,459 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 26,459 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various body and heatshield corrosion

wipers not tested due to no fluid

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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AKX 970E is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 87,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKX 970E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AKX 970E registered?

AKX 970E is a 1995 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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